Talk, Listen, Communicate

Veronica Beckett, Education Support Officer (0-8)

Nikki King, Speech & Language Therapist

What is it?

In-house designed training and accreditation package for

nursery staff.

What does it do?

Develop staff’s awareness, knowledge and skills in speech

and language and communication.

Why ?

Increase in number of children presenting with speech and language communication difficulties.

Joint desire to work together again to make a positive impact.

Positive previous experience of partnership working.

Positive impact of

I CAN (Early Talk) model.

What are we doing now?

• Phase 1 of package delivered

• Involvement of :

Additional Support Needs Co-Ordinator

Occupational Therapists

• Baby room staff attended training

Strategies

Impact

• Children• Staff• Us!!